New York whitewater - Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Lewis County Lewis county, Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     7 miles   If you're coming from Ogdensburg-Massena it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of Lewis County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here     in New York are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls stretch is just one of them. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls stretch of Oswegatchie River - West Branch in New York is 7 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: All through the warm months at Oswegatchie River - West Branch highs are frequently in the 80's, and the nighttime is rather   cooler of course, frequently in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are typically in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Oswegatchie River - West Branch are in the 0's. Oswegatchie River - West Branch gets a typical amount of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is August, and February on the other hand is the driest. Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.0056 Longitude: -75.2558 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.01509 Longitude: -75.32231 Paddler input for Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York Local climate location: GOUVERNEUR 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western University Inn, Canton 31 miles away Guests staying at this 100% non smoking Canton, New York hotel will find convenient access to St. Lawrence University and Clarkson University. Whether traveling to the Canton, New York area on busine... Comfort Suites Canton, Canton 31 miles away The Comfort Suites of Canton NY is perfect for both business and leisure travelers alike, featuring complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet access, indoor pool an... Quality Inn Gran-View, Ogdensburg 37 miles away Located on the St. Lawrence River on a 14 acre site, the Quality Inn Gran-View offers a beautiful country setting. Enjoy a Canadian sunset or dine at the Gran-View. The hotel now offers complimentary ...   All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Oswegatchie River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek) Beaver River, Lewis County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Taylorville Section) Jenny Creek, St. Lawrence County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Jayville Road to Pitcairn) Beaver River, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Eagle Section) Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Herkimer/ Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class II-V+ - 22 miles long (Long Pond Road to Bryants Bridge) Beaver River, Lewis County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Moshier Section) Oswegatchie River - West Branch, St. Lawrence County , 14 miles away, Class I-V - 4.5 miles long (Fullerville to Oswegatchie) Independence River, Herkimer/Lewis County , 14 miles away, Class II-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road) Otter Creek, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 10.4 miles long (Partridgeville Road to Pine Grove Road) Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Flat Rock to Edwards)   Ski Areas Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Snow Ridge, New York , 21 miles away, 500 vertical feet McCauley Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 633 vertical feet Woods Valley, New York , 36 miles away, 500 vertical feet Dry Hill, New York , 44 miles away, 300 vertical feet Toggenburg, New York , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet Labrador Mountain, New York , 81 miles away, 700 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 82 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 82 miles away, 300 vertical feet Camp Fortune - Ste. Marie, Quebec , 84 miles away, 650 vertical feet Song Mountain, New York , 86 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Best Western University Inn, Canton , 31 miles away Comfort Suites Canton, Canton , 31 miles away Quality Inn Gran-View, Ogdensburg , 37 miles away Red Carpet Inn Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg , 37 miles away Candlewood Suites LERAY-WATERTOWN, Evans Mills , 38 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA, Natural Bridge, 13 miles away Happy Hollow Campground, Lowville, 16 miles away Babcock Campground, Lowville, 16 miles away   National Parks Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 41 miles away   Lakes Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch